Please refrain from taking everything so literally.
Quote:
> RJ>DA>Putting words in someone's mouth is "absurd" or at least a little
rude :)
Please note the "smiley" at the end of the sentence. This is meant to
inflect a happy tone to the sentence, actually sarcasm in this case. It
wasn't meant as a personal insult or anything like that!
I'm sorry that you interpreted my comments incorrectly, it wasn't my
intention!
Dave (Who has apparently made the Great Roger Johnson - Ohio mad at me :))
----- Original Message -----
From: <rjohnson@friendlynet.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: Nationals Entry Cap
>
> You say that limiting Nationals entries to the top drivers is absurd.
> (I also don't like that method of managing entries.)
>
> I say that sending entries in early does not solve one thing - an
> equally absurd concept.
>
> It is that simple.
>
> I'm rude when I use the word, and you're not?
>
>
> Roger
>
>
>
> RJ>DA>My own words:
>
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> I can't believe anyone is bringing up the "qualification"
issue f
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> Nationals again. I will state this again like many did
during th
> RJ>DA>NT
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> debate: GET YOUR ENTRIES IN EARLY!!!!! If you don't, and
don't
> RJ>DA>make
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> the cut, it is your own problem. The thought of limiting
entries
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> those who finished well at a qualifier event so there is
room for
> RJ>DA>"
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> Top Drivers" has to be the most absurd concept I've heard in
a lo
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> time. If anyone who wants to go doesn't delay until the
last
> RJ>DA>possible
> RJ>DA>RJ>MS>> moment, it wouldn't be a problem
>
> RJ>DA>A clip of Roger's Words:
>
> RJ>DA>> And while I am against entry caps, and qualification, etc.
> RJ>DA>> Whitworth's concept of EnterEarly is pretty 'absurd' in
> RJ>DA>> itself. It is not a fix at all.
> RJ>DA>>
>
> RJ>DA>Putting words in someone's mouth is "absurd" or at least a little
rude :)
>
> RJ>DA>Did I say that this would fix the problem? Did I outline my
EnterEarly p
> RJ>DA>as the fixall to entry problems and large attendance? NO
>
> RJ>DA>My point is that because there is a limit, if you want to go, you
had bet
> RJ>DA>enter now! If you wait, and don't get in, don't come crying that I,
a la
> RJ>DA>place driver took your spot because you have a chance to win a
trophy (or
> RJ>DA>championship)
>
> RJ>DA>Personally, I don't think the "system" needs fixing at all. It is
> RJ>DA>unfortunate that they had to impose a limit so late in the game.
Besides
> RJ>DA>that, the system works fine. Organizers set a limit, and if you
want to
> RJ>DA>to their event, you register in time to make the cap! If you piddle
arou
> RJ>DA>until the last day and don't make it, why should I give my spot for
you.
>
> RJ>DA>Dave (I wonder what would happen if I sent my 2001 Entry Today?)
>
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